That's a fancy pedestal you have there. Is the plant being wicked?

No, I don't have a wick on it. Its in a cut glass goblet I got at a thrift store.

Such a nice large flower!

@Perle_de_Or: Goblets are a great idea! I've seen people use teacups and teapots, so this is something different.

Very nice! Love your goblet and your stand also.

Another exquisite lilac tone, or so it appears in the photo.
Joanne

This photo is very true to the color. I love the shape of the leaves.

Hi Perle,
This is also a color that I would like to have in my collection and also for a friend. However, I am not sure I will be able to find it. I will add it to my list and do a search among some of the Vintage growers. I am not in a big hurry, between now and spring, I will search. The leaves look large, does it grow large? My favorite size are the compact standards.

The goblet is lovely. For plants with leaves that drape, to give them extra space for the leaves to hang, I place the 4" pots into clear 12 oz size solo cups. The solo cup adds a few inches to the height. The leaves cover the pot and cup. Because they are clear, they are not noticeable. It also allows me to stagger the heights of the plants. (I grow mine in bright windows, not under lights, at this time.)

Joanne

Joanne, I got Happy Cricket from Bluebird Greenhouses. The leaves have a very unique shape. This plant is a year old from leaf. Its a standard, but so far not terribly large, I don't think it will ever be one of those gigantic types. I just love it.
I have also used clear plastic cups to give plants some height, then started collecting pretty containers at thrift stores.

Hi Perle,
I've added that one to my list, also!
I also love to look for pretty plant containers in thrift shops or anywhere!
Joanne

Beautiful plant and great growing!